Overview
Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced amateur astronomers (level of Sky and Telescope) will find this book invaluable and fascinating. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand and model of such instruments on today's market. The book also includes details on the latest released telescope lines, e.g. the 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch aperture models of the Meade LX-R series. As a former editor for Sky & Telescope, Astronomy, and Star & Sky magazines, the author is the ideal person to write this book.
Full Product Details
Author: James Mullaney
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Imprint: Springer London Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.316kg
ISBN: 9781846284397
ISBN 10: 1846284392
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 11 January 2007
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9781461487326
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
From the reviews: <p> Purchasing your first pair of binoculars or first telescope can be an intimidating task. a ] James Mullaneya (TM)s book is an invaluable guide to aid in your purchase. a ] He has compiled comprehensive, up-to-date product and contact information for manufacturers and suppliers of binoculars and telescopes. a ] While ita (TM)s certainly a great book for the novice observer, advanced amateurs will probably find that the book covers too much familiar ground to warrant purchasing. (Jennifer Birriel, Sky & Telescope, November, 2007)
From the reviews: Purchasing your first pair of binoculars or first telescope can be an intimidating task. ! James Mullaney's book is an invaluable guide to aid in your purchase. ! He has compiled comprehensive, up-to-date product and contact information for manufacturers and suppliers of binoculars and telescopes. ! While it's certainly a great book for the novice observer, advanced amateurs will probably find that the book covers too much familiar ground to warrant purchasing. (Jennifer Birriel, Sky & Telescope, November, 2007)
From the reviews: ""Purchasing your first pair of binoculars or first telescope can be an intimidating task. ... James Mullaney's book is an invaluable guide to aid in your purchase. ... He has compiled comprehensive, up-to-date product and contact information for manufacturers and suppliers of binoculars and telescopes. ... While it's certainly a great book for the novice observer, advanced amateurs will probably find that the book covers too much familiar ground to warrant purchasing."" (Jennifer Birriel, Sky & Telescope, November, 2007)
Author Information
Jim Mullaney is an astronomy writer, lecturer and consultant who has published more than 500 articles and five books: he has also been an editor for Sky & Telescope, Astronomy, and Star & Sky magazines. One of the contributors to Carl Sagan's award-winning Cosmos PBS-Television series, his work has received recognition from such notables as Sir Arthur Clarke, Johnny Carson, Ray Bradbury, Dr. Wernher von Braun, and one of his former students - NASA scientist/astronaut Dr. Jay Apt.
